Does MMI have a studio in Gladstone?

Chris's studio is in Briarcliff, Kansas City, rather than Gladstone. Book your appointment at 1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy, Suite 221, Kansas City, MO 64116.

Where should I park and go inside?

There's on-site parking at Briarcliff II. Enter the office building and continue to Suite 221. Call or text 816-935-7288 if you need help finding the studio.

Do I need an assessment for my first massage?

No. You can book a single massage directly. The assessment is for a structured recovery program, and Chris explains the plan and price before you decide.

Can I choose the pressure?

Yes. Tell Chris what feels comfortable and ask for adjustments during the session. You don't need to tolerate sharp pain to make the visit useful.

What should I bring into the conversation?

Share your activities, the movements that feel restricted, any recent injury or medical guidance, and what you'd like from this visit.

What if I'm delayed on the way?

Call or text Chris at 816-935-7288 as soon as you can. Visits are scheduled by appointment, so contact him about the change rather than arriving as a walk-in.

Massage & recovery - Gladstone

Massage near Gladstone, with Chris Cox in Briarcliff.

Name: Muscle Movement & Improvement
Address: 1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy, Suite 221, Kansas City, MO, 64116, US
Telephone: 816-935-7288
Price range: $$

Book deep tissue, sports massage, or focused bodywork near Gladstone at MMI's Kansas City studio. Chris works by appointment in Suite 221 at Briarcliff II, with single sessions and recovery programs available.

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Briarcliff building in Kansas City for the new Muscle Movement and Improvement location — **Briarcliff II, home of Suite 221**Muscle Movement & Improvement

24: years of hands-on experience
1: therapist, from start to finish
$60: starting price for a 30-minute session

Your priorities, in the room

A visit built around what you want back.

For tension after desk work or driving, describe what you notice in your neck, shoulders, and upper back. If lifting or long hours standing are the bigger issue, make those demands part of the conversation instead.

Chris can use deep tissue, trigger point work, stretching, and assisted movement around your goals and comfort. You can book one session without an assessment.

Rear-view anatomical illustration of the human body, showing neck, shoulder, back, and leg muscles

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Compare Tech Neck Reset for screen-related tension, Manual Labor Recovery for physical work, or a single session for a focused visit. The choice starts with your priorities, rather than a program everyone has to join.

A single session, on your terms

Choose your time. See your price.

30 minutesFocused time for a specific area$60 60 minutesTime for your main priorities$110 90 minutesMore time for several areas or full-body work$140

You don't need an assessment or a program to book a massage. See all session options.

From conversation to hands-on work

A clear plan for your visit.

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Tell Chris what matters
Your activities, the areas that feel restricted, and what you'd like from this visit.
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Work at your pace
Chris chooses the techniques and checks in about pressure. You can ask him to adjust at any time.
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Decide your next step
Book another session when you need one, or discuss an assessment if you'd like a recovery program.

Want a recovery program?

The assessment is 60 minutes and $110, including 30 minutes of treatment. It's credited toward a program started within 30 days. Chris explains the plan and price before you decide.

When you'd like a longer plan

Programs Gladstone books most

Tech Neck Reset

Screens, static posture, and the same weekly headache.

Plantar Fasciitis Support

For first-steps-of-the-morning heel pain.

Youth Athlete Recovery

Parent-led recovery for busy sports schedules.

01Getting to the studio

Does MMI have a studio in Gladstone?: Chris's studio is in Briarcliff, Kansas City, rather than Gladstone. Book your appointment at 1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy, Suite 221, Kansas City, MO 64116.
How should I plan the trip from Gladstone?: Use your Gladstone starting point when checking directions to 1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy in Kansas City. Allow for traffic and your chosen appointment time.
Where should I park and go inside?: There's on-site parking at Briarcliff II. Enter the office building and continue to Suite 221. Call or text 816-935-7288 if you need help finding the studio.

02Planning your visit

Do I need an assessment for my first massage?: No. You can book a single massage directly. The assessment is for a structured recovery program, and Chris explains the plan and price before you decide.
Can I choose the pressure?: Yes. Tell Chris what feels comfortable and ask for adjustments during the session. You don't need to tolerate sharp pain to make the visit useful.
What should I bring into the conversation?: Share your activities, the movements that feel restricted, any recent injury or medical guidance, and what you'd like from this visit.
What if I'm delayed on the way?: Call or text Chris at 816-935-7288 as soon as you can. Visits are scheduled by appointment, so contact him about the change rather than arriving as a walk-in.

Clean Muscle Movement and Improvement treatment room with a massage table and anatomy charts

Your appointment in Briarcliff

One studio. One therapist.

1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy, Suite 221, Kansas City, MO 64116

The drive from Gladstone

Use your Gladstone starting point when checking directions to 1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy in Kansas City. Allow for traffic and your chosen appointment time.

You're looking for Briarcliff II and Suite 221. The property has on-site parking, and visits are appointment-only. Contact Chris at 816-935-7288 if you're running late or need help finding the office.

Visits are by appointment only. Call Chris if you need help finding Suite 221.

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816-935-7288

One visit from Gladstone. A straight answer back.

Muscle Movement & Improvement | 1201 NW Briarcliff Pkwy, Suite 221, Kansas City, MO 64116 | 816-935-7288

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